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NBA celebrates MLK Day with events from Boston to Golden State


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The NBA’s theme to celebrate MLK Day this year is King’s proclamation, “The time is always right to do what is right.” All 30 NBA teams will receive black MLK Day shooting shirts with that quote on the back and “Honor King” on the front that the players will be encouraged to wear during their MLK Day games.

On Sunday, the Grizzlies and National Civil Rights Museum will host Junior Grizzlies Coaches and League Directors in a discussion on how to support the Mid-South youth participating in the Junior Grizzlies League with a panel discussion featuring Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Cheryl Miller, Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins and Hall of Famer Grant Hill.

The Grizzlies will host the Earl Lloyd Sports Legacy Symposium on Monday at FedEx Forum in Memphis with a conversation with Sports Legacy Award winners Miller, track legend Tommie Smith and former NBA star Amar’e Stoudemire.

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